Crochet Memories Blog: Free Pattern

Free Flower Power Coaster

Designed by: Cylinda Mathews

Materials:

Sm amt 4-ply WW yarn (Color A - dk shade, Color B - lt shade)

Crochet hook size H/8 (5.00 mm)

Finished Size: 6 1/2" dia

Gauge: 2 rnds = 1"

Skill Level: Easy

Pattern tested and model made by: Cylinda Mathews

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Coaster: (Using color A)

Rnd 1) Starting flower center: ch 4; (11 dc) in 4th ch from hook (first 3 chs skipped count as first dc); join with a sl st to first dc (4th ch of beg ch 4): 12 dc.

Rnd 2) Ch 3, dc in joining; * (2 dc) in next dc; rep from * around; join with a sl st to first dc: 24 dc.

Rnd 3) Ch 3, (2 dc) in next dc; * dc in next dc, (2 dc) in next dc; rep from * around; join with a sl st to first dc: 36 dc. Fasten off Color A.

Rnd 4) Starting petals: join Color B to any dc on last rnd with a sl st; ch 3, (4 dc) in joining, sk next 3 dc; * (5 dc) in next dc, sk next 3 dc; rep from * around; join with a sl st to first dc: 9 petals/45 dc.

Rnd 5) Ch 1, sc in joining, sk next dc, (5 dc) in next dc, sk next dc, sc in next dc, sl st bet petals, sl st in first dc of next petal; * ch 1, sc in same st, sk next dc, (5 dc) in next dc, sk next dc, sc in next dc, sl st bet petals, sl st in first dc of next petal; rep from * around; join with a sl st in first sc: 9 petals/45 dc/18 sc. Fasten off; secure ends.

Finishing:

Spray coaster with water or spray starch, if desired and shape on a terry towel. Turn ends of petals up and let dry.

Options:

Work up several of these in different colors for each place setting. Or for drama and fun, work up a variety of colors, insert skewers through centers of each coaster. Insert the skewers into a clay pot for a centerpiece!

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